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BX52 OWM

2002 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,555 mi
Last recorded81,555 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Fiesta61,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 OWM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 81,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust

Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,450 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body slightly damaged

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 74,084 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body slightly damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 65,903 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 65,893 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,139 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,604 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,811 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 53,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,725 miles

o/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2017 51,725 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge,o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,447 miles

o/s/r light lens broken

Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,890 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 46,890 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,434 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,934 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,511 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 36,291 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 26,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,993 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 21,993 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,104 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,489 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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BX52 OWM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2002 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 61,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX52 OWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX52 OWM registered?

BX52 OWM is a 2002 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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